Roy Eubanks

Career Overview

Roy Sherman Eubanks competed from 1979 to 2004 and returned again in 2011 and 2012, building a reputation as one of the most feared hitters of his era. He played primarily for the Fort Worth Lone Star Roadrunners, with additional time spent with the Chicago Bluffs, Oklahoma City, and the Austin Blackhawks.

During his prime years, Roy was an explosive slugger who frequently batted .700 and above in World Series competition. His power, consistency, and ability to rise in big moments made him one of the defining offensive players of the 1980s and 1990s.

World Series Honors

Roy earned seven World Series All-Star selections, including three Offensive MVP awards. His honors include:

• 1980 All-Star
• 1981 All-Star
• 1983 All-Star
• 1984 All-Star
• 1988 MVP Offensive All-Star
• 1991 MVP Offensive All-Star with a .820 batting average
• 1992 Offensive All-Star with a .718 batting average
• 1995 Offensive All-Star with a .661 batting average
• 1998 Co-MVP Offensive All-Star with a .800 batting average
• 2001 Defensive All-Star with 20 putouts

His 2001 Defensive All-Star selection demonstrated that Roy was not only a dominant hitter but also a complete all-around athlete.

Available late-career World Series statistics reflect:

33 games

153 at-bats

75 runs

66 putouts

.490 batting average

These numbers represent seasons well past his prime and only hint at the dominance he displayed during his peak years.

Legacy

Roy Eubanks combined power, resilience, and heart throughout a career that spanned decades. With seven World Series All-Star honors, three Offensive MVP awards, and championship impact across multiple eras, he firmly earned his place in the NBBA Hall of Fame.